Proverbs 17:26

World English Bible (WEB)

Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

In context

24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

25 A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.

26 Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

27 He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

WEB World English Bible: Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.
KJV King James Version: Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.
ASV American Standard Version: Also to punish the righteous is not good, Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Also, to fine the righteous is not good, To smite nobles for uprightness.
DBY Darby Translation: To punish a righteous [man] is not good, nor to strike nobles because of [their] uprightness.
WBS Webster Bible: Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.